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4 hours sleep before exam (1 off)

is it fine to have 4 hours of sleep before an exam for one day. Ive been getting 8 hours everyday but i need the extra hours for tomorrow.exam is at 12pm but i rather revise early and lose sleep. is this fine

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Lack of sleep will definitely affect performance. It’s up to you where you go from here. I suggest spend an hour really strategically revising rather than going over everything/completing a checklist and get some sleep as you know more than you’d think!
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is it fine to have 4 hours of sleep before an exam for one day. Ive been getting 8 hours everyday but i need the extra hours for tomorrow.exam is at 12pm but i rather revise early and lose sleep. is this fine


I always used to try and get extra sleep before exams.

I always thought being at your optimal cognition is better than some last minute midnight cramming.
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Lack of sleep will definitely affect performance. It’s up to you where you go from here. I suggest spend an hour really strategically revising rather than going over everything/completing a checklist and get some sleep as you know more than you’d think!

hw will it affect my performance, ive done half the reading, if i wake up early do the other 50% and do exam practise i should be fine but times not in my favour so thats why im asking if 4 hours is fine. RIP Me
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I always used to try and get extra sleep before exams.

I always thought being at your optimal cognition is better than some last minute midnight cramming.

midnight and morning cramming tbf, but i can always sleep after the exam no
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I, personally, would rather I spent more time resting than on revising the day before. It usually stresses me out, and if I've revised well enough, then I only need an hour-ish to quickly cover or repeat parts I struggle with.
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midnight and morning cramming tbf, but i can always sleep after the exam no

Thats what im thinking of doing as well
Depends on how your body responds to sleep deprivation , if you havent covered half the reading then i'd just do an all nighter and sleep for a few hrs.
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Thats what im thinking of doing as well

good luck with ur exams! Psychology is a big bummer, too much content lol
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Depends on how your body responds to sleep deprivation , if you havent covered half the reading then i'd just do an all nighter and sleep for a few hrs.

okay thank you, i can deal with lack of sleep well, its just waking up feeling rough thats an issue.
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good luck with ur exams! Psychology is a big bummer, too much content lol

omdss it really is, i have it on monday, whens urs?
gl to you too!
You'll survive. Expect your concentration to suffer though.
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I, personally, would rather I spent more time resting than on revising the day before. It usually stresses me out, and if I've revised well enough, then I only need an hour-ish to quickly cover or repeat parts I struggle with.

i unfortunately procrastinated too much, final exam the others went well but this one i left last minute so !!!!!! 4 hours sleep it is
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omdss it really is, i have it on monday, whens urs?
gl to you too!

mine is tomorrow haha, my final exam
Original post by black tea
You'll survive. Expect your concentration to suffer though.

suffer bad or will i be able to do a 100mark exam :\
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suffer bad or will i be able to do a 100mark exam :\

I mean, I have done exams with no sleep the night before and I did fine, so I suspect you will manage, but different people are affected differently by lack of sleep.
Original post by sushieater37
Lack of sleep will definitely affect performance. It’s up to you where you go from here. I suggest spend an hour really strategically revising rather than going over everything/completing a checklist and get some sleep as you know more than you’d think!


I completely agree! Your brain can’t function optimally on such little sleep. Go over some topics you are really unsure of briefly, but try and get at least 7-8 hours of sleep. Trust me, you know more than you think you do. :smile:
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I mean, I have done exams with no sleep the night before and I did fine, so I suspect you will manage, but different people are affected differently by lack of sleep.

okay thanks man, would coffee or something help lol
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I completely agree! Your brain can’t function optimally on such little sleep. Go over some topics you are really unsure of briefly, but try and get at least 7-8 hours of sleep. Trust me, you know more than you think you do. :smile:

i get 8 hours a day my body will be sacrificed this once for grades. Damn you procrastination
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i unfortunately procrastinated too much, final exam the others went well but this one i left last minute so !!!!!! 4 hours sleep it is


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okay thank you, i can deal with lack of sleep well, its just waking up feeling rough thats an issue.

I was worried when you said you usually sleep well, as suddenly losing a couple of hours of sleep could be difficult. But if you really think you can handle it well, then I'm sure you'll be okay. Just make sure not to stress yourself out - and don't force yourself to stay awake if you get tired. Stay well x

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